Beauty Myth: De-Bunked

Fear no more! Crossing your legs isn’t all that likely to cause varicose veins (spider veins) as we once thought. Unfortunately, it IS one of those things that runs in the family. Varicose veins can also be caused by standing for long periods of time. When you’re standing, the vascular network has to work extra hard to pump blood from the legs to the heart. If the valves begin to function improperly, blood can pool causing these darker veins. Spider veins are sometimes caused by added pressure during pregnancy or a local trauma like getting hit with a car door. 

Cleaning your makeup brushes:

The tools you use to apply your makeup make quite a bit of difference in the final look. That’s why keeping your makeup brushes clean is so important! Luckily, this is an easy task to accomplish at home simply by gathering a few items you’ll already have.

To create: Mix 1 TBS of olive oil with 1 TBS of shampoo. The olive oil conditions the bristles while the shampoo cleans.

Clean it: Dip your brush into the solution and use your fingers to massage it through the bristles. Take your time on this step to ensure you get to all the makeup worked in. Avoid submerging the bristles completely as they’re glued to the base of the brush and you don’t want to loosen the glue.

Finish Up: Rinse brush under running water. Blot your brushes with a paper towel or washcloth. If a lot of residue comes out, rinse and repeat. Otherwise, let them dry overnight. 

Eating healthy and good skin

Juicing for Health

What you eat matters. We all know that.  But you might not realize how direct of an effect what you eat, has on your skin. Often after the holidays or a stressful time in our life, our skin reacts negatively as if to pull your old habits back in line.

Eating well is just as important as drinking your water, and washing your face regularly to maintain good skin health. That’s why we love these skin-clearing juice recipes that will give your skin and body the boost they’ve been looking for.  They sound really tasty too!

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Make-up Tips for eyeliner application

The biggest tip for doing your own cat eyeliner is to have two mirrors: your bathroom mirror and a smaller hand mirror. This way you can look down into the smaller mirror when you're drawing on the liner, and double-check the balance and symmetry by looking into a bathroom mirror from a distance.

Skin vs Food

Want to change your skin? Change your diet. Eliminating dairy, caffeine, peanuts, seaweed, sugar, and soy can lead to clearer skin. Swap almond milk for cow milk, bid adieu to brie, and choose water over soda. Good-for-your-skin foods include salmon, dark leafy greens like kale, and antioxidant-rich green tea. Give it a month, and see what happens.

Tanning Passes for serious savings

Purchasing one of our tanning passes is a great way to save money and still obtain that bronzed look you’ve been desiring this season. See how the savings stack up by browsing the tanning options here.

At Bronzalicious we offer over 25 different spray tan colour options, so we’ve got a great match for your skin type and condition. For your comfort and convenience we’ve got a full list of our spray tan tips & tricks compiled for you (http://www.bronzalicious.com.au/tanningtipsandtricks) 

Sun Spots

If you have sun damage and hyperpigmentation, you'll want to apply an antioxidant serum that will lighten spots and fight free radicals. We have a host of serums that are specfic to different skin types. Ask your Bronzalicous therapist for a recommendation.

If you have oily skin, you may want to apply a toner to reduce sebum production, or try a bacteria-busting treatment serum.